Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within the Planning and Building team as their new Planning Cadet Officer.

• Permanent Full-Time – 35 hours per week
• Location - Moree
• Attractive Salary ranging from $1,176.40 up to $1,352.65 (PLUS Superannuation) depending on qualifications and experience
• Join the NSW Department of Planning Cadetship Program and work towards achieving a Diploma in Town Planning to excel your career! Study during work times is available to support you. 
• Salary packaging options
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days off a year!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Planning Cadet Officer will be required to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Planning and Development Department by participating as a member of the Planning and Building team and by providing a high-quality level of customer service to customers and callers to the Planning and Building section.

Further details about the role can be found in the Position Description. 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications: 

• Commitment to completing Diploma in Town Planning.
• Relevant work experience in the following areas: 
• preparation of correspondence and reports
• record keeping procedures, including electronic systems
• customer service
• administration support
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the proven ability to contribute to a cohesive team environment, maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders service and ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing situations.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake duties in a positive manner to promote cooperation and good relationships between Council, the neighbouring Councils and other Government Departments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated competence in internal and external customer service focus, including provision of requested information and follow through on requests.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both as a team member and unsupervised whilst producing high quality work under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated numeracy, written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• General Construction and Induction card.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL

• Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days of a year!
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
• 11% employer contribution to superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• 15 days sick leave.
• Educational assistance for career development.
• PPE provided.

This position closes at 11:59pm Wednesday 3 January 2024. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please address the selection criteria below.  All applications must be made online only.  

To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants. 

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 222 or via email [email protected]

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.